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Natural Resource Program Principal

State Of Wyoming

Job Location:

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 6612 - 7347

Posted: 13 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 10 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

A great place to live for those interested in outdoor activities as Cheyenne is just 30 minutes from Curt Gowdy State Park about an hour from Rocky Mountain National Park and about 90 minutes from Glendo State Park and Reservoir. Located just 45 miles from two (2) Division 1 schools the University of Wyoming and Colorado State University for those who may want to pursue additional educational opportunities. Outdoor activities include hunting fishing camping boating backpacking mountain biking and skiing and just a 90-minute drive to Denver International Airport.

This position is a geologist in the Land Quality Division (LQD). Under limited supervision this position evaluates the radiological and geochemical hazards associated with uranium recovery operations. This includes conducting inspections as well as reviewing technical submissions such as license applications license renewals license amendments radiological surveys groundwater restoration reports environmental impact statements and decommissioning plans. Additionally this position supports the licensees by developing and implementing regulatory guidance and standards and effectively communicating those to industry.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

Inspect uranium recovery operators for compliance to a broad spectrum of regulations and analyze impacts of activities on public health safety and the environment. Travel to licensed facilities within the State up to 6 times per year.
Effectively communicate highly technical information to the public regulated communities and other government agencies who may not have a technical background.
Requires considerable initiative and independent analytical and evaluative judgment.
Complete projects within defined time constraints.
Obtain training to meet the requirements of a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license reviewer and inspector. This will require moderate travel within the first two years to meet the qualifications (roughly eight weeks spread over a year for the first two years).
Ability to conduct self-study as well as seek out statistical hydrological and geochemical training opportunities
Conduct the review and evaluation of technical submissions using Geological/Hydrogeology/or Engineering principles.
Produce detailed well-written technical reports inspection reports and division correspondence.
Respond to public complaints.
Participate in the development of guidance documents and regulations focusing on a variety of topics.
Serve as an expert witness in administrative and judicial proceedings.
Ability to analyze environmental data and make informed decisions based on that data.
Lead meetings with operators of assigned sites.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to those candidates with a minimum of a bachelors degree in geology environmental science environmental engineering or other closely related field in addition to having specialized knowledge and experience with the principles theories and practices in either groundwater and surface water hydrology fluid hydraulics contaminant transport in groundwater and geology geochemistry chemistry or environmental engineering.

KNOWLEDGE:

Familiarity with the role of NRC and Uranium Recovery Program. Familiarity with Wyoming rules and regulations related to licensing and inspection of source material from recovery or milling and the management of 11e.(2) byproduct material.
Ability to evaluate and solve a broad spectrum of technical problems related to environmental protection aspects of a licensees plans to clean up contaminated sites evaluate environmental pathway modeling and conduct environmental monitoring and sampling to verify performance.
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical analysis issues and recommendations both orally and written to staff the public and the regulated community.
Ability to prioritize work quickly so that deadlines are met while maintaining quality.
Ability to conduct self-study to learn new skills.
Familiarity with concepts of groundwater transport and geochemical models such as but not limited to MT3D MODFLOW and PHREEQC.
Familiarity with concepts of mobility and geochemistry of heavy metals in groundwater.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in The Sciences)

Experience:

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Analyst

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Analyst

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

May require extensive travel at times.
Must be able to walk on uneven or rough terrain.
Must be able to deal with all types of inclement weather.
Must have a valid drivers license.

NOTES:

FLSA: Exempt
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality may use a video interview as a mandatory first step of our process. If chosen for a video interview you will receive an email with all the necessary information to complete the process.

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